Review of Suspiria (1977) by Ross G — 25 Mar 2009

Bad luck isn't brought by broken mirrors, but by broken minds ...

This review of Suspiria (1977) was written by Ross G on 25 Mar 2009.

Suspiria has generally received very positive reviews.

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